Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco, evidence of thaw but clash over Taiwan and US sanctions
The year long awaited meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping put the seal on
Elizabeth Smith
16 November 2023
Xi Jinping
High tension between China and Taiwan, Xi Jinping prepares the army for “real fighting”: what are the origins of the conflict
What are the historical, ideological and geographical reasons for the tension between Taiwan and China and why it has worsened?
Elizabeth Smith
13 April 2023
Von der Leyen and Macron in China on difficult diplomatic mission: trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping on trade and Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der
Elizabeth Smith
7 April 2023
China-Russia axis, what is the “new world order” of geopolitical influences that Putin and Xi pledge to shape
It served to further tighten economic ties between Russia and China and lay the groundwork for a “new world order”
Elizabeth Smith
22 March 2023
Xi Jinping in Moscow, second day of meetings: consolidation of partnerships and “Russia open to peace talks”
At the Kremlin second meeting today between Putin and Xi Jinping, Chinese 12-point peace plan on the table.
Elizabeth Smith
21 March 2023
Russia, Xi Jinping begins his “peace visit” to Moscow: the program and what will be discussed
Russian president welcomes his Chinese counterpart to Moscow. The state visit lasts three days, until Wednesday. The crucial day of
Elizabeth Smith
20 March 2023
Ukraine war, China to break its “silent neutrality”: Xi Jinping plans to see Putin and talk to Zelensky afterward
The announcement of the official visit to Moscow confirms fears of an ever-closer embrace: Moscow desperately needs allies and Beijing
Elizabeth Smith
13 March 2023
China warns the US and accuses them of containment: “Rein in hostilities or we risk catastrophic consequences”
Foreign Minister Qin: “If Washington does not change course there will surely be a clash.” On Taiwan, “let no one
Elizabeth Smith
7 March 2023
Chinese spy balloon shot down, a diplomatic crisis? How the US-China relations may change
Beijing expressed “strong dissatisfaction and protest” at the American actions, while Washington spoke of an “unacceptable violation.”
Elizabeth Smith
6 February 2023
The Pentagon, Chinese spy balloon tracked traveling over US nuclear missiles base: the reactions
The Pentagon has intercepted a Chinese spy balloon that flew over the sky in the northern part of the US
Elizabeth Smith
3 February 2023
